838 - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 • 1 period per day • .50 credits • Elective • Fee • Prerequisites: None
This practical hands-on course in problem solving covers common hardware and software solutions for Macintosh and Windows based PCs. The course focuses on the operating systems and hardware of both Mac and PC platforms, including investigation into the most frequent difficulties found in specific applications. An emphasis is placed on the best solution to the most common work interruptions caused by software and hardware conflicts. Issues including printing, viruses, lost files, surge protection, extensions/drivers, and hardware and software installation are also covered. No typing experience is required. Students should have a desire to learn how to solve computer problems and the ability to attend to detail.
838 - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 • 1 period per day • .50 credits • Elective • Fee • Prerequisites: None
This practical hands-on course in problem solving covers common hardware and software solutions for Macintosh and Windows based PCs. The course focuses on the operating systems and hardware of both Mac and PC platforms, including investigation into the most frequent difficulties found in specific applications. An emphasis is placed on the best solution to the most common work interruptions caused by software and hardware conflicts. Issues including printing, viruses, lost files, surge protection, extensions/drivers, and hardware and software installation are also covered. No typing experience is required. Students should have a desire to learn how to solve computer problems and the ability to attend to detail.Class Calender
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A+ Certification Material
http://www.proprofs.com/mwiki/index.php?title=Share_A%2B_Notes%2C_Tutorials_%26_Articles&rcid=743Ubuntu
http://www.ubuntu.com/Downloads
All Programs are Open Source and are free to download and useObject Dock
DownloadArchimedes - The Open CAD
DownloadAudacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder
DownloadBlender 3D
DownloadCeltx - Integrated Media Pre-Production
DownloadGIMP - The GNU Image Manipulation Program
DownloadGoogle SketchUp
DownloadInkscape. Draw Freely.
DownloadNvu Web Authoring Software
DownloadPencil - a traditional 2D animation software
DownloadScribus Open Source Desktop Publishing
DownloadOpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite
DownloadAlice
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